Patternmaking 101

Take complete control of your garment designs at the Mood Fabrics Showroom in Ponce City Market! Ditch the constraints of off-the-shelf commercial patterns and learn the foundational science of flat-pattern drafting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to translate 3D body measurements into precise 2D paper patterns tailored to a custom fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take Accurate Body Measurements: Learn professional measurement techniques essential for drafting properly fitting garments.
• Draft Custom Slopers: Walk through the step-by-step drafting process to create your own basic bodice and skirt blocks (slopers) from scratch.
• Master Pattern Mechanics: Understand core principles like ease, dart manipulation, grainlines, notches, and adding proper seam allowances.
• Design Manipulations: Watch live demonstrations on modifying a basic sloper into creative design variations—such as adding sleeves, flares, or necklines.

What to Expect

• Expert, step-by-step instruction from an experienced patternmaker and designer.
• A supportive, hands-on classroom environment with individual guidance as you draft.
• A completed, reusable paper sloper set to take home as a permanent template for your future DIY garment projects.

What to Bring

• Drafting tools & paper are provided!
• Optional: Bring your favorite clear grid ruler, flexible tape measure, or paper scissors if you prefer working with your own kit, along with a notebook for taking drafting notes.

Class Registration & Cancellation Policy

• We look forward to creating with you! Full refunds are available for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the event start time. Please note that Eventbrite’s service fees are non-refundable.